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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
6
Mrs. Harry Ashcroft of 682 Beech Avenue Covington Kentucky writes that after months of weakness and pain she used Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Blood Medicine Sanative Wash and found strength and relief She offers to advise neighbors and publish her letter.
In a Detroit Free Press item Senator Kenneth McKellar of Tennessee ridiculed trusts opposing Muscle Shoals, calling their stance sour grapes. The report recalls a Palm Beach anecdote where a rejected suitor, Feathersonhaugh, is told there are other options including Mae Winter bottom and Eleanor McGillicuddy, implying veiled social critique and local political tension.
A commission from the federal department of commerce and industry plans a project to organize a large cooperative for sisal production, transport, and sale with representation for all interested factors. The move aims to restore Yucatan's dominance in the industry.
A Washington Star snippet shows Miss Cayenne planning a radio talk on the ideals of modern culture. She intends to listen in and save the broadcast to skip if it fails to please her, preferring her hotel and orchestra.
A brief note in the college column states sports maintain a rightful role in a student’s study program and that athletics offer practical balance alongside academics.
William A. Radford presents barn design guidance for farm buildings. The 60 by 52 foot square dairy barn includes a wood silo, three rows of stalls, two feed alleys, and a center carrier track. Concrete lower walls support a frame upper, with ventilation, light from windows, and a high capacity for 30 cows and nine horses.
A fragment notes Johnny Fonker sleeping after a turn without a honker appearing in the scene. The text presents a quirky, unnamed event centered on Fonker in a humorous tone.
A line of old fashion and humor unfolds as a groom kisses the bride after the wedding, prompting astonishment when comments reveal the act was two years past the ceremony. The quip highlights social customs and playful gossip in a bygone day.
A playful dialogue reveals a promised engagement ring to be delivered tonight. The other girl has not yet returned it, causing upset and apology between the couple.
In Paris L illustration a sculptor defends a statue labeled Peace, noting it was not modeled from nature while observers remark on its beauty and artistic intent. The playful exchange hints at artistic interpretation and public reception.
A Boston outing ends with a pause as a professor and his wife discuss a tire puncture after they exit their auto. The American Legion Weekly quotes the couple noting the incident and the quiet moment that follows.
A brief humorous dialog contrasts Mrs. Scales noting laughter and weight gain with Mrs. Diete retorting that people do not grow fat from laughter, implying a playful debate on health and humor.
A man stands and offers his seat to a lady in a barber shop, described as a perfect gentleman who always rises. The scene highlights chivalrous behavior and polite conduct in public spaces.
A terse observation notes that he spent wealth to gain health and later spent health to recover wealth, illustrating the cycle of tradeoffs between finances and well being. The quote reflects on appetite for riches and the costs to personal health.
A maid asks if anyone will visit tonight and learns no one is calling. The conversation ends with a remark that it will be safe to order onions for the dinner table.
Mistress scolds Maid for smashing a vase valued at $200 as a domestic dispute unfolds between mother and servant. The exchange centers on blame and the monetary damage.
A dying man asks for a funeral sermon to avoid being described as better off. He fears his wife would think he instructed the minister. The exchange reveals his concern over how his words will be perceived after death.
A terse note hints at India with Delhi as the key location and a solved puzzle. The message implies a successful deduction of the word or clue tied to Delhi within a broader Indian context.
A terse exchange unfolds as a candidate asserts time was ample and confronts a request for a man, with a wary, bashful undertone observed by observers.
Employee asks for a second raise soon after a marriage raise, arguing the need for compensation tied to a divorce. The exchange captures workplace tension over pay and life events.
Slate laundry tubs have become common in new homes with white china or enamel, making the laundry a cheerful corner. White tubs are practical and garment friendly, preventing rust stains on delicate fabrics and silks, while manufacturers offer vitreous china and enamelled iron tubs with adjustable legs and rust resistant fittings.
Advice from Building Age by E. J. Betterly warns against painting foundation bricks. Painting can trap dampness in cellars due to temperature differences and brick porosity, while unpainted bricks allow moisture to evaporate outward keeping walls drier.
Plan a garage large enough for a workshop with a 12 by 18 foot base as a guideline. Include a workbench and ample windows for light, and consider double walls for insulation and heat management. Use cement block methods to save cement while creating strong walls.
The quake across the eastern seaboard caused minor plaster damage but showed expanded metal lath as a strong building material in earthquake zones. No plaster damage was reported on metal lath in the cities affected.
In Verde a small town near Berlin crowds attend two Sundays of Apple Blossom Time to sample apple wine and enjoy the apple blossoms while region features include plaster yards and metal lath bases and new lace-looking window shades seen from inside.
Ikalukplak an Eskimo will be released from Edmonton prison this summer to marry Khattia widow of Havougach, whom he murdered five months ago. He was sentenced to five years but parole will let him return to Alaska to wed the childless foster mother. The story notes the tribal custom guiding the marriage.
Reverend H Ostrom argues Jesus uttered I thirst to fulfill Scripture. He notes the cross scene proves the reliability and priority of Scripture, urging humility before the Word and warning against secular doubt. Jesus thirst becomes the pledge of redemption and life for believers.
Queensland government launches a mobile domestic science program for backwood districts. Three specialized railroad coaches offer five to ten week sessions teaching cooking laundry needlecraft and housekeeping to groups of up to fifteen girls. Students travel by horse buggy auto or on foot to study a variety of home crafts with free cookbooks and hygiene pamphlets supplied by the government.
Ignace Vincek a Milwaukee resident and Polish stock actor was fined ten dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct after a policeman found him in a semi concealed nook at North Western station where he claimed to be writing a play. Judge George Page accepted the evidence and the count. Vincek will feature the incident in his next work with two star parts.
An explosion at a copper vat at an alcohol plant in Rio Tinto near Oporto Portugal killed five people and wounded seven, causing extensive property damage.
Edward Sjaderski ten months old died after pulling a boiling coffee pot from the stove. Dr J P Urban was summoned and pronounced him dead.
Advice on wall cleaning using cotton batting on a stick to rub surfaces, renewing the pad as it soils. A clean wool mop works well, preferably covered with cheesecloth for better dust removal.
A Columbia Record quote warns that keeping too many irons in the fire leads to getting burned. The adage emphasizes caution in pursuing multiple ventures and the risk of overreach. It reflects a prudent, cautionary editorial voice from the era.
The quote outlines four divine pillars for promises: God’s justice ensures honesty, grace guarantees memory, truth prevents change, and power enables fulfillment. Tim is referenced as a cautionary name within the passage.
A reflection on how settling affairs with God frees a man from all fears in this life and the hereafter. John Watson emphasizes that once terms are made with the divine there is nothing left to fear.
Lincoln quote on loyalty to right aligned with the idea of supporting right conduct and parting company when rightness changes, reflecting a concise civic ethic.
A brief reflective note describes souls with the gift of finding joy everywhere leaving joy behind. It honors those whose influence gladdens hearts and lights paths without aiming to shine for praise.
Quote attributed to Joseph Parker urging believers to acknowledge past blessings before asking for new ones. The saying emphasizes gratitude and accountability to divine generosity.
Frontier humorist Joseph L. Meek is famed for exaggerated accounts of early Rocky Mountain trapping life. One tale recalls an ambush by Indians, a mule balking, and Meek urging the party to stand and ride, then charging to rejoin the others as the attack loomed.
An advertisement states a lady’s distinguished air comes from the perfume she uses. It recommends a bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores, then a dusting of Cuticura Talcum powder for clear, sweet, healthy skin.
Merlin Moore Taylor reports from Wide World about cannibalism in New Guinea mountain communities during a feast. Guests were attacked as part of an ambush by Kepolipoli and nearby hamlets, with a rescue by fellow villagers and a forced continuation of the feast despite the danger.
John Sumner head of New York anti vice crusaders dismissed reports of trying to expurgate the Bible as a laughable story. He joked that a world movement to end vice presidents was floated last month and quipped about new laws to prohibit boats from hugging the shore.
The article notes 1,500,000 miles of telegraph wire in the United States, with Russia at about one third that length, Germany and France following, Ceranda at 280,000 miles, the United Kingdom about 265,000 miles, and British India somewhat better equipped. The source is Nation's Business.
A lighthearted joke from a Kansas City Star fragment shows a couple reacting to a door placard that asks if anything was left behind. The wife notes the joke about packing items like soup towels stationery pillow slips and sheets.
The Washington Star notes that commencement essays can become respected expressions of statesmanship with political backing, reflecting a timely view on how graduates shape public discourse. The Boston Transcript commentary frames these essays as promising yet needing backing to gain influence.
Sir Philp Byrne Jones discusses a new diathermic rejuvenation treatment in New York claiming it surpasses Vorenoff for men. He recalls a Florida hotel dance joke about a college boy introducing a sapphire eyed girl to a grandmother just back from Vienna.
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